Best Days to Take Leave in Qatar 2027
Use these holiday-anchored annual leave ideas to turn a few leave days into longer breaks:
- Take Mon, Mar 8 to get 6 days off from Mar 6 to Mar 11. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Eid al-Fitr (estimated).
- Take Fri, Mar 12 to get 6 days off from Mar 9 to Mar 14. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Eid al-Fitr (estimated).
- Take Fri, May 14 to get 5 days off from May 14 to May 18. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Eid al-Adha (estimated).
- Take Wed, May 19 to get 5 days off from May 15 to May 19. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Eid al-Adha (estimated).
- Take Mon, Mar 8, Fri, Mar 12 to get 9 days off from Mar 6 to Mar 14. Uses 2 leave days; anchored by Eid al-Fitr (estimated).
Qatar 2027 Long Weekend & Vacation Planning Guide
Discover 3 long weekend and bridge day opportunities in 2027 to maximize your annual leave:
- National Sports Day (2027-02-09, Tuesday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Monday off for a 4-day long weekend getaway (Sat–Tue)!
- Eid al-Fitr (estimated) (2027-03-09, Tuesday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Monday off for a 4-day long weekend getaway (Sat–Tue)!
- Eid al-Adha (estimated) (2027-05-17, Monday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Sat–Mon) with 0 days of leave needed!
Qatar Official Public Holidays 2027 Schedule
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 9 (2027-02-09) | Tue | National Sports Day | Public |
| Mar 9 (2027-03-09) | Tue | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) | Public |
| Mar 10 (2027-03-10) | Wed | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) | Public |
| Mar 11 (2027-03-11) | Thu | Eid al-Fitr (estimated) | Public |
| May 16 (2027-05-16) | Sun | Eid al-Adha (estimated) | Public |
| May 17 (2027-05-17) | Mon | Eid al-Adha (estimated) | Public |
| May 18 (2027-05-18) | Tue | Eid al-Adha (estimated) | Public |
| Dec 18 (2027-12-18) | Sat | Qatar National Day | Public |
About Qatar Holidays & Observances
Qatar observes national and islamic public holidays, with dates that may be updated by official proclamation. Commercial banks, government offices, schools, and financial institutions are typically closed on statutory public holidays.